bicycling

If your Sunday plans are still up in the air, consider a short trip to Reno very early in the morning to catch the final day of the 2018 Great Reno Balloon Race. Glow Show and Dawn Patrol start around 4:30 a.m. and Mass Ascension takes place by 6:30 a.m.

Today's column features good news and bad news. The bad news is Labor Day is now behind us and we must re-adjust to a regular two-day weekend again. But therein lies the good news. Another weekend has arrived, and you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy your time off.

Hello Carson City and welcome to the end of the work week. It is Friday Sept. 7, 2018. Today’s events include an organized walk along Carson City's historic east side, coffee and talk with a supervisor, art showings, a lecture, live standup comedy with Howie Nave at the Carson Comedy Club and plenty of music.

Welcome to Thursday Carson City. It is Sept. 6, 2018. Today’s events are related to fitness and hikes, a memorial walk and run, plus art showings and business and family support group meetings.

Good Day Carson City. It is Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. Health and wellness, art events, live jazz and “Ideas on Tap” are featured around town.

Area Girl Scout Troop No. 35 recently raised money to purchase children-sized gloves for Carson City's Muscle Powered Trash Mob.

Muscle Powered, Citizens for a Walkable and Bikable Carson City, will be showcasing videos and presenting awards for the “No Zombie Texting” Video Competition on May 16 at 7:30 p.m. at Brewery Arts Center Black Box Theatre. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the creative endeavors of young video artists from the community.

Carson City Rotary Club members and Muscle Powered continued where they left off last fall, completing another joint work day effort Saturday at Secret Trail near Hobart Lake Road.

Students throughout the state are encouraged to walk or bike — even take a scooter or skateboard — to school Wednesday as part of the annual Nevada Moves Day.

CARSON CITY — The Nevada Division of Tourism, also known as Travel Nevada, has released its 2018 Visitor’s Guide, available at visitors centers, airports, and hotels throughout the state. The free, 124-page guide also will be available for order or download from TravelNevada.com/travel-guides later this month.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Many Nevada schoolchildren will take part in organized events to walk or bicycle to school on Oct. 4 in recognition of International Walk to School Day. Children not taking part in an organized school event are encouraged to involve their family in safely walking or bicycling to school on that Wednesday and other days.

Carson City Rotarians joined together with Muscle Powered to work on the Secret Trail as part of a September Work Day project. The Secret Trail connects Hobart Road with Ash Canyon Road. Rotarians and Muscle Powered worked cutting a new trail that will provide for easier use with less slope.

On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the Carson City Leisure Hour Club recognized Muscle Powered, an organization committed to enhancing the Carson City environs and the quality of life for its citizens. Accepting the $500 donation was Randy Gaa, Secretary of Muscle Powered.

SILVER CITY, NEVADA — Western Safe Routes to Schools will offer a free bike safety rodeo for ages 5-12 on Tuesday, July 18th, 2017 from 10am to noon at the Silver City basketball court (next to the town park and School House/community center at 385 High Street).

Kids will learn road rules and safety, and participate in fun bike maneuvers and exercises. They'll receive new bike helmets if they do not have one yet.

The event is part of the town's annual free summer program and is held in partnership with Healthy Communities Coalition of Lyon and Storey Counties.

The Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation will present Community Service Awards for year 2017 recipients in a brief ceremony on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. at the monument at the entrance to the Marv Teixeira Pavilion in Mills Park.

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The Nevada Department of Transportation this week launched a newly-redesigned nevadadot.com website providing quicker and easier access to Nevada road information.

Schoolchildren from Bordewich Bray Elementary School in Carson City were joined this morning by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval for Nevada Moves Day.

Carson City school children as well as though throughout the state will take part in organized events that promote walking or bicycling to school during Nevada Moves Week, held March 13 through March 17.

Carson City bicycle and pedestrian advocates were recently recognized by the Nevada Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board at its 14th annual awards program.

Donna Inversin of Muscle Powered and Jeremy Vican of Carson Valley Trails Association were selected as advocacy and advocates of the year; Carson City Visitor Bureau Executive Director Joel Dunn was picked in the division of Trails Association Event Planning Promotion for his work organizing Epic Rides and Cortney Bloomer, organizer of Western Nevada Safe Routes to School, was honored with a Special Achievement award for her work.

Many Nevada schoolchildren will take part in organized events to walk or bicycle to school Wednesday in recognition of International Walk to School Day.

The Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition has launched a multimedia education campaign to promote safe bicycling for Tahoe visitors and residents.

“We hope these safety tips help ensure people enjoy riding their bicycles at Lake Tahoe,” said Curtis Fong, vice president of the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition. “This is the greatest and most beautiful place in the world to ride a bike, and we want to help make sure that bicyclists are aware of safe riding practices when bicycling on roadways or bike paths around Lake Tahoe.”

Members of the Pi Kappa Phi fraternity rolled into Carson City Friday as part of a cross-country bicycling tour — Journey of Hope — to support people with disabilities. The bikers made a quick stop at the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada on Friday and have now pedaled their way to Western Nevada College for an evening filled with events and entertainment.

This is the upper end of Clear Creek Trail. Meet at Highway 50 Park and
Ride and we will carpool or caravan to the starting point off of Golf Course Road. Athletic shoes required. Bring water, a friend, and well-mannered dogs, if you wish.

This trail is at the lower end of Jack's Valley Road. From 395 south, turn right on Jack's Valley Road and meet at the trailhead parking lot on Jack's Valley Road. About 1/2 mile past the elementary school on the right. Athletic shoes required. Bring water, a friend, and well-mannered dogs, if you wish.

Muscle Powered organization works to make Carson City healthier for all citizens and safer and more accessible for bicycling and walking through education and advocacy, the promotion of

Meet at the east end of Bohr Road. Dirt road, hiking poles recommended. Athletic shoes required. Bring water, a friend, and well-mannered dogs, if you wish.

Meet at the trailhead at 5th and Carson River Road. Suggest lunch, hat and sunscreen. BRING WATER & STURDY BOOTS OR ATHELTIC SHOES REQUIRED
MUST BE A MUSCLE POWERED MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE. Leader: Donna Inversin 775-315-6763 donnanv1@gmail.com

Meet at the Silver Saddle Ranch by the Red Barns parking area. (Rescheduled from May 6). About 3 miles roundtrip along the river on a flat dirt trail. Bring water, a friend and well-mannered dogs, if you wish.
Leader: Alyce Cloutier, 775-250-0282, klue89701@att.net

IMPORTANT: Afternoon hike moved to a morning hike. Meet at the trailhead on Eastlake Road about 3 miles from Highway 395, directly across from Washoe State Park. For those who wish to carpool or caravan, we will meet at 8:45 am at the north SaveMart parking area. Bring water, a friend and well-mannered dogs, if you wish.
Leader: Debbie Lane, 775-841-4456, debbie.lane102@yahoo.com

Meet in the little parking area on Buzzy's Ranch Road, just south of Marsh Road. This area is just south of the parking lot for Riverview Park. The hike is about 3 miles roundtrip, all flat dirt trail. Bring water, a friend, and well-mannered dogs if you wish.

Leader: Debbie Lane, Debbie.lane102@yahoo.com, 775-841-4456